Monument record MLI127021 - Ridge and Furrow, Grantham
Summary
Below ground remains of Medieval ridge and furrow on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of east-west aligned Medieval ridge and furrow were identified on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham, during a programme of geophysical survey by magnetometry in 2016. {1}
No earthworks were visible on satellite imagery, and the site appears to have been used for modern arable cultivation throughout the 21st century. The site is now occupied by the new Poplar Farm Primary School. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI17819 Report: Stratascan. 2016. Geophysical Survey Report: Poplar Farm School, Grantham, Lincolnshire. -.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 09/02/2024.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8974 3665 (209m by 131m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2024 8:54AM
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